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Best of Spain and Portugal

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Want to truly get to know Spain & Portugal? On this 19-day trip we'll immerse ourselves in everything Iberian, from uncovering Moorish architecture in Córdoba & Granada to exploring charming palaces at Sintra, feasting on fresh seafood in Lisbon and stumb...

Duration
19 Days
Countries
2
Next Departure
02-Feb-2025
Starting at
USD 2,741.00
Price per day
USD 144.00
Tour Type
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Operator
Contiki
Tour
Best of Spain and Portugal
Age Group
18 - 35 Years
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Summary

Want to truly get to know Spain & Portugal? On this 19-day trip we'll immerse ourselves in everything Iberian, from uncovering Moorish architecture in Córdoba & Granada to exploring charming palaces at Sintra, feasting on fresh seafood in Lisbon and stumbling across UNESCO World Heritage sites around seemingly every corner. Hitting up all the iconic cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Granada, Lisbon & Porto - a maze of culture, food & colourful experiences awaits.

Map: Best of Spain and Portugal (Contiki)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Start Madrid
Day 2
Madrid To Pamplona Via Burgos
Day 3
Pamplona
Day 4
Pamplona To Barcelona Via Zaragoza
Day 5
Barcelona
Day 6
Barcelona To Valencia
Day 7
Valencia To Granada
Day 8
Granada
Day 9
Granada To Madrid Via Toledo
Day 10
Madrid To Córdoba
Day 11
Córdoba To Seville
Day 12
Seville
Day 13
Seville To Lisbon
Day 14
Lisbon
Day 15
Lisbon To Porto Via Sintra & Cascais
Day 16
Porto
Day 17
Porto To Salamanca Via Ciudad Rodrigo
Day 18
Salamanca To Madrid Via Ávila
Day 19
End Madrid

Travel Countries (2): Portugal, Spain

Travel Cities (16): Barcelona, Bilbao, Burgos, Cascais, Cordoba, Granada, Lisbon, Madrid, Pamplona, Porto, Salamanca, San Sebastian, Sevilla, Toledo, Valencia, Zaragoza

Highlights

Dining Summary

  • 5 Dinner (D)
  • 18 Breakfast (B)

FAQs

  • Madrid: Do the included meals have a set menu? Yep. Usually, we arrange a buffet for all your included meals. If you’d like a vegetarian option, please inform your Trip Manager beforehand, and they’ll sort it out for you.
  • Madrid: I need to refrigerate my medication. Can I do that on the coach? Of course! Just inform your Trip Manager if you need refrigeration on the coach. Please remember that the fridge is turned off overnight, so you’ll have to take your medication with you into your accommodation. We recommend that you bring a cooler bag with you as a backup. It’s your responsibility to store your medication with care.

Included Experience

  • Pamplona: Your Trip Manager will escort you into the heart of the city and give a brief orientation talk. After that, you're free to explore this quirky and colourful city in your own way.
  • Bilbao: Home to world famous art museums and architecture that’s grander than grand. Today you’ll have plenty of time to explore Bilbao, taking in the mountains and the skyscrapers.
  • San Sebastián: Where better to admire the sunset than on the beautiful beaches of San Sebastián? This resort town is known for its fantastic food too – so make sure you’re hungry!
  • Barcelona: We’ll check out the Sagrada Familia, Gaudi’s world-renowned masterpiece. Work began on the church in the 1880s and while it was technically never finished, it’s still a wonder to behold.
  • Barcelona: Enjoy an included dinner at Mescladis – a non-profit that’s all about social cohesion, doing their bit to enrich coexistence, with rights and opportunities for all.
  • Granada: Probably the most Instagrammable palace that’s ever existed. Tour this Moorish marvel with an expert.
  • Toledo: This medieval city is a cultural melting pot, with a mix of Spanish, Arabic and Jewish influences. Get some pics of the Alcázar Fortress and the gothic Cathedral.
  • Córdoba: This ornate World Heritage site was built by the Moors after they conquered Iberia. And it’s still one of the world’s biggest mosques.
  • Lisbon: Get to grips with Portugal’s coastal capital. See all the sights, including Castelo de São Jorge, the Praca do Comércio, Rossio Sqaure and Praça da Figueira.
  • Lisbon: Take an orientation in Lisbon’s ‘museum district’. See the Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower and the best places to taste a pastel de nata.

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